Clara Ward
Clara Mae Ward (April 21, 1924 – January 16, 1973) was an American gospel singer who achieved great artistic and commercial success during the 1940s and 1950s, as leader of the Famous Ward Singers. A gifted singer and arranger, Ward adopted the lead-switching style, previously used primarily by male gospel quartets, creating opportunities for spontaneous improvisation and vamping by each member of…
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- April 21st, 1924
- Died
- January 16th, 1973
- Labels
- MCA Records